The Best of Hadrian's Wall
Discover a trail that uncovers part of England’s remarkable history. Follow this magnificent structure, originally built in AD122, as it snakes its way across rich green fields and rugged crags to Roman forts and museums.
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Enjoy walking through the ruggedly beautiful countryside
of Northumbria |
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Visit magnificent Lanercost Priory, Thirlwall Castle and Roman forts |
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Relive the history of the wall at interactive visitor centres along the way |
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Eat out and enjoy fine English food at traditional country pubs and restaurants |
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Spend time in the historic town of Corbridge at the end of
your tour |
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Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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Day 1: arrive at your friendly accommodation in
Brampton.
Day 2: walk from Brampton to Gilsland, via the
remains of Lanercost Priory, before discovering
more of the region's history at Birdoswald
Roman Fort. (9 miles, 870ft of ascent)
Day 3: pass the ruins of Thirlwall Castle, the
fascinating Roman Army Museum and the
stunning scenery at Walltown and Cawfield
Crags as you walk from Gilsland to Once
Brewed. (9 miles, 1,270ft of ascent)
Day 4: enjoy a circular walk from Once Brewed,
taking you past the beautiful lake of Crag Lough
and the Roman forts at Housesteads and
Vindolanda. Discover well-preserved Roman
artefacts and on-going excavations at these two
excellent interactive visitor centres. (7½ miles,
985ft of ascent)
Day 5: walking from Housesteads you follow the
wall over the crags once more before the walking
becomes flatter. Take time to visit the Roman fort or the walled herb garden at Chesters, before arriving
at the pretty village of Chollerford situated on the
River Tyne. (10 miles, 520ft of ascent)
Day 6: complete your trail by walking to the attractive medieval village of Corbridge, where you can visit the Corbridge Roman museum and enjoy the shops and restaurants. (9½ miles, 600ft of
ascent)
Day 7: depart after breakfast or stay an extra night
in Corbridge to relax and explore the area.
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| Type
of walking |
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Although the path is undulating, the ascents and descents are not severe and the shorter distances mean that there is time to stop and enjoy the many places of interest along the route. |
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| Dates
and prices |
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Daily departures from March to October 2008
| Single room supplement: request quote |
| Extra nights: request quote |
We have designed our holidays to be completely flexible so that you have the freedom to decide when to go, where to go and for how long. The sooner you book your holiday however, the easier it will be to match your preferred holiday dates. If you wish to travel around bank holidays or during the peak summer season we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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This is not included in the price of your holiday.
By road: Brampton is 35mins from the M6, at
Carlisle.
Parking
It is usually possible to park your car at one of the guesthouses at the start or the end of your trail, and we can check this for you once your booking has been confirmed. We provide you with details of how to make your way to the start of the trail, or to get back to your car at the end of your stay. The cost of this transfer is not included in the price of the holiday, but is usually quite inexpensive when travelling by local public transport. Direct taxi journeys can also be arranged. Parking is at guests' own risk. In places of very limited parking guesthouses and hotels may charge a small parking fee (approximately £3 per night).
By train: to Brampton station, then by taxi.
The following websites should help you to plan your journey:
By road: www.theaa.com
By rail: www.thetrainline.com
By coach: www.nationalexpress.com
More detailed travel information is provided in the personal information pack.
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| Your
accommodation and meals |
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You stay in small, friendly guesthouses, family-run hotels, farmhouse bed and
breakfasts and country inns all offering you the warmth of traditional British
hospitality.
We offer en-suite rooms wherever possible, although in more remote regions
where accommodation is limited they may not be available. You may stay for one
night or spend several nights at one guesthouse and where this is the case we
will provide a pick up and drop off service for your day's walk. You will receive
a complete list of your accommodation with contact details in your personal information
pack.
All accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis, allowing you the
freedom to choose where and when you would like to eat your lunch and evening
meals. In many cases the guesthouses where you stay offer excellent evening meals
or your personal information pack provides details of recommended restaurants
and traditional British pubs.
Information about which of the guesthouses provide a packed lunch, and how
much this costs is provided in our local information booklet included in your
personal information pack. If the guesthouses en route are unable to offer this
service we provide information about where you can buy food in local shops nearby.
Alternatively, you may like to stop for lunch and sample
the local cuisine at traditional pubs and cafes as you choose.
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| Average temperatures |
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| March |
3°C |
9°C |
| April |
4°C |
11°C |
| May |
6°C |
15°C |
| June |
9°C |
17°C |
| July |
11°C |
19°C |
| Aug |
11°C |
19°C |
| Sept |
9°C |
16°C |
| Oct |
7°C |
13°C |
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| Extend
your stay |
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We can add rest days at the end of your trip to extend your holiday by as long
as you wish.
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| Why not try... |
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Why not explore further afield and spend some time at our lovely
Country House accommodation in Northumbria at Alnmouth.
Guided walking is also available from this location.
A guided walking trail along the Hadrian's Wall, click here for more information.
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6 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
